1209: One Year Into Trump’s Term, Where Does Science Funding Stand? episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 18 MIN

1209: One Year Into Trump’s Term, Where Does Science Funding Stand?

from Science Friday · host Science Friday

Last February, Sudip Parikh, CEO of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, issued a dire warning about federal cuts to science, saying the country was on its way to losing its status as a global science leader.Nearly a year later, where does the United States stand with science funding, and what happens next? Sudip Parikh joins Host Flora Lichtman once again to discuss.Guest: Dr. Sudip Parikh is CEO and Executive Publisher of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, based in Arlington, Virginia.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com.Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jan 13, 2026

Embed this episode

The CEO of AAAS is cautiously optimistic about federal funding for science, even as uncertainty makes research challenging.

Distinct summary based on available episode metadata or transcript content.

NOW PLAYING

1209: One Year Into Trump’s Term, Where Does Science Funding Stand?

0:00 18:52

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Science Friday?

This episode is 18 minutes long.

When was this Science Friday episode published?

This episode was published on January 13, 2026.

Can I download this Science Friday episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!